BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced that if the party forms the next government, it will introduce a new economic and financing model aimed at creating 10 million jobs within 18 months. Speaking at the National Youth Policy Dialogue in Dhaka, he said the BNP’s approach would eliminate the need to seek loans from multinational institutions such as the IMF and World Bank. Khasru emphasized that the proposed model would focus on uninterrupted power supply and major investments in the information technology sector. He claimed that the plan is based on detailed research and sector-specific financing strategies, not political rhetoric. The event, jointly organized by Dhaka Forum Initiative (DFI) and Youth School for Social Entrepreneurs (YSSE), was attended by around 250 students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs. His remarks come as Bangladesh continues to implement a $5.5 billion IMF loan program initiated in 2023. BNP’s proposed shift signals a potential departure from traditional external borrowing, raising questions about alternative funding sources and fiscal sustainability if the party returns to power.